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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
EFFECT OF LOGAN'S DEATH.
From the New York Star.

From the New York Star.
John A. Logan's death has deprived
the republican party of one of its most
attractive features aud strongest per-
sonalities. 1t is difficult to conceive
that any pressure would have persuaded
Logan TO again surrender in the con-
test for the first place on a national
ticket and take the nomination as q
second to Blaine. The Name politician
had no more formidable competitor.
Popular with war veterans by reason
of the unquestioned brilliancy of his
services in the field and his constant
assiduity in their interest in time of
peace, with the pivotal republican state
of the northwest solid Id his support,
and with a very strong hold upon the
politicians of his party in all regions
west of the Hudson, it would seem
that, on the failure 10 combine on
Blaine, the choice of the mex republic
can national convention would be more
likely to settle upon Logan than any
other.
But stdeath endeth all with a knife,"
and speculation as to the earthly future
of the most gallant among the democ-
racy's distinguished opponents is done
with for evermore.
History will Judge Logan readily and
accurately, for his life and character
were open. He was a bitter but fair
fighter in field or forum, and his
method of contention possessed none
of the characteristics of the ambuscades
and wiles of the race to which he bore
the resemblance that gave rise to his
political nickname. Lacking in the
graces of culture and negIecting conven-
tionalities of expression, he was both
fierce and forcible in debate, and his
earnestness always commanded the re-
spect Of his opponents. In the "Indian
of Egypt" the senate has lost a leading
member, the republicans party a fore
most advocate and the state OF Illinois
an %asslduous and earnest representative
and servant.
Since Blaine's chief rival has disap-
peared from the field, the way has been
opened for other a~spirants who could
not contend with Logan, and none of
whom will be open to the appeal that
would have been addressed to Logan
to stand by the sold ticket and try to
reverse the result OF 1874. With Logan
the effort would have proved fruitless.
Without him, against Cleveland, it is
hopeless.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
BISHOP HORATIO POTTER.



All that was eartly of Bishop Hora-
to Potter, of New York, was yester-
day consigned to the grave. Few bish-
ops of his time have carried more
weight into the direction of the Epis-
copal church, and few have maintained
q more consistent course in matters
where great interests were at stake.
He was a very pronounced high church.
man, and always had the courage OF
his opinions. lie had something ever
better than that; he had the instinct
Tor fair play. Lie 0ould entertain the
views of the party to which he was
opposed and do justice TO their opin-
ions. With this judicial breadth OF
mind, he was able, when h tendency
was to narrow the Episcopal church to
the size of Il single school Of opinion,
to treat both sides with such fairness
and allow each side such liberation
that crudities OF opinion easily clari-
fed themselves in the air OF freedom
of expression, and lost their power
of doing harIH. lie had great practical
wisdom in the art OF managing men,
and knew how to present public ques-
tons in "A way to take the nonsense
cut of them. His brother was the
famous Alouzo Potter, of r'ennsylya-
mia, one OF the few Christian states
men who have belonged to the Ameri-
can episcopate, and as much as any
man the father Of the broad church
movement which has great influence in
the Episcopal church of to-day. The
two brothers, though opposite in their
ecclesiastical opinions, were alike in
their wisdom and intuilions as Chris.
tiau statesmen. Or. Alonzo Potter
was the originator Of many OF thu
features which give the church it,
disiln.liye American character to-day
and DR.. HoratiG Potter was the ables'
high church prelqte Of this generation,
Arkansas boasts that she has per
fected her school system this year, AM
raised $50, 900 bales of cotton. Well
a bright boy and a heavy cotton cr"l
do a great deal toward making tn
millennium a solid fact.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
POWDERLY AND THE SOCIALISTS.
From the n, Y, Sun.l


In a letter written some time ago,
though only lately published, Mr..
Powderly declares that the curse OF
the knights of Labor has come ron
the promptness with which acknowl-
edged leaders of the socialistic elemen
have put themselves forward at meet
Jugs, and, while speaking, plainly hint
ed at the musket and the Calling gun
as the remedy for labor's grievances"
But why, Mr.. Powderly, are the
socialists so prominent in both Inc
Knights of Labor and the trades
unions? Why are they so anxious to
proclaim their doctrines!
1t Is because the socialists, OF all the
members of these associations, are the
men of the strongest convictions n
most definite purposes. They know
exactly what they want to do, and
have a pretty precise plan by which to
accomplish their ends. Beside, they
are united, and closely united, while
the rest are split up into opposing fac
tons, all of which have only a very
loose and general notion of what they
want and of the methods for attain
ing it.
The socialists are men of positive
opinions and well-defincd theory, and
such men are always bound to make
themselves heard and felt in debate.
They talk TO the point, have a theory
to teach, and the zeal of enthusiasts
earnest to make converts to their faith.
They have something to defend and
something to advocate, and those who
listen to them are not at all at a loss to
find out what it is. Therefore they
can engage attention, while the ramb-
ling discourse of men who do not ex-
actly know their own minds, and can
do no more than express discomfort,
without suggesting a practical remedy,
is pretty sure to exhaust the patience
of their hearers.
Therefore, in the nature of things,
according to all experience. the social
lists are bound to beat Mr.. Powderly
in the Knights OF Labor or to break
up the whole organization. They will
either rule or ruin, make the order q
socialistic society, or 60 outside to
fight it, and like all men of positive
convictions and strong ~partisanship,
they will not lack for followers. AS it
is, they are gaining rather than losing
strength in the labor organizations, of
which, in truth, they are the most
earnest and indefatigable portion, and
in attacking them Mr.. Powderly pre-
pares the way for his own downfall.
1t is useless for him to undertake to
keep the knights of Labor together
and yet to make war against the
"~socialistic element" On the one side
he has the trades unions fighting him,
and now he invites all I'VE bitterer
attack from the socialists, who despise
him as a milk-and-water character,
incapable of devising practical meas
ures for relief from the grievances of
which he talks in a general and COM
monplace way. That is undoubtedly
the feeling Of the s'socialistic ELEMENT"
and it will manifest itself o and
more Enthusiastically.
The signs of dissolution for the
knights of Labor + multiplying.
Mr.. Powderly's salary has been raised,
but his power has declined; and even
if he keeps his place as leader of the
organization, it will be at the expense
of losing the most vigorous Of its
forces.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
STRENGTH OF THE LABOR MOVE
MENT.
From the Chicago Inter Ocean

L rom TIE CDlcaSO lnlcG -oCehn'l
1t is not good news that the Knights
OF Labor organization seems destined
to 90 the way of the Grange and Know
Nothing movements. 1t came into eX-
isteRce with the best wishes of the best
portion OF society. Some tendencies
to disruption were discovered by i'm
partial observers in the early stages OF
its action, but it was generally hoped
that the executive of the organization
would be supported by a majority of
the private members in their efforts to
suppress the agents of the disiutegrat-
ing tendencies. The hope does not
now appear to have been w~ell-founded.
The peddling politicians who could not
sway or corrupt the grand master have
managed to awaken a feeling OF hos
tility and jealousy toward him. They
now threaten him with impeachment
and deposition. The anarchist and
communist factions are also manifest.
determined to rule or ruin the order.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
NEGROES IN CONGRESS-.
From the Atlanta constitutional


Itmay be said of all the negroes who
have yet been sci to congress that
they have deported themselves lille i'll
public life remarkably well. Not one
of them was ever mixed up i'll "a con-
gressional scandal, though they were
thickest when the lobby was holdest
and congress most corrupt. They have
uniformly been decent in their conduct
and regular in their attention to public
duty. Only One or two of them have
bean of that class OF professional!
negroes of which Fred Douglass, is the
type, and several OF them have been
among the most advanced leaders OF
their race in the direction of intelligent
industry and good citizenship. Con-
sidering their circumstances, the natu-
raj prejudice against them and their
opportunities to lit themselves tor pub
lie life, they have done remarkably well
and have merited the respect and kind
regard which they have generally re-
ceiYed at the liand9 Of their white col
leagues Iii congress
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
POWDERLY NOT A POLITICIAN.

Grand Master Workman Powderly
has addressed a letter to q committee
of the united labor party of Philadel-
phia in reply 10 an invitation to address
the convention of that party, in which
he says
81 am sensible of the honor conferred
in selecting me to act as speaker of the
evening, and while, under ordinary
circumstances, l would be pleased to
lend my services in aid Of the move
ment in which you are engaged, yet
there are good and valid reasons why |
should not respond to the call thus
made upon me. When the laboring
party of New York nominated Henry
George for mayor they acted indepen-
dent of party and without regard to
the man they placed at the head Of the
ticket. My name was used by parti-
SAINT in New York to stem the tide. 1t
was urged that l wrote q letter against
Henry George and that l opposed the
movement generally.
HE GIVES THE LIE TO L DETRACToRs.
1 knew of no better way of giving
the lie to all of those false statements
and at the same time doing my part
toward the establishing OF a sentiment
that would eventually tend to secure
for labor some of the benefits that she
asks for than to 20 in person and refute
the charges. l did it and there my
duty ended. In going to New York Oh
that occasion | made a departure from
a rule that | have observed for some
time and which 1 do not intend to break
agam-viz., not to speak at a politica
meeting again while | hold the position
of chief officer of the Knights of Labor
While it might be entirely proper fol
me to speak at such-a meeting yet il
creates the impression that the order o.
the knights of Labor is being drawn
into the contest, and it is my duty te
do all that lies In my power to keep the
order over which l have been chosen
to preside above the tide of partisan
politics.
ACTIVE AS AN INDIVIDUAL ONLY.
AT New York l spoke as an individ.
ual, voicing the sentiment of unitec
labor, and not as general master work
maj of the Knights of Labor. While
| am general master workman l will
never again occupy a place either al
speaker d. officer on Il political plat
form.
l would advise you not to take any
action rs a party. 1t seems to ME thai
it becomes the duty of all interested &c
endeavor 10 educate the masses to fre'
the ballot box from the degrading Ill
~fiuenccs of the bride giyer and taker al
well as that tool of monopoly whisky
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
HOW TO DIGNITY LABOR.
rom the N. Y. Journal Of Commerc

iFTOm LIS ~ 1sUouEudi VI SOuluelCc.
We cannot agree with the governor
in his assumption that sit is the true
policy of the state to elevate and digni-
ty labor" if by this he means that this
is the proper business Of legislation
and of executive action. We do not
think that labor can be elevated or
digni6ed by statute, or that it needs
any official recognition of its essential
rank and Importance. A very large
proportion of the people of this state
earn their own living by honest work.
The legislature is not their patron and
employer, but their creature; the gov
ernOr and other executive officers are
their servants; and there is no call on
either of these to do ANYTHING to en-
nance the standing of the sovereign
people to whom they are subject. The
sslfish, the idle, and the criminal may
be restrained and corrected by law,
but the honest working men and
women are best served wheuleast touch
ed by the hands of those intrusted by
them with a little brief authority. The
true laborer wants no patting on the
back, and does not ask for elevation
through the action of those who are
properly subordinate to his will.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15

enveloped in a vesture of glitterlng
white, and the sun as it sank beyond,
seemed to pillow itself on the summit
of those snow capped peaks, and the
Spanish Peaks, as the last rays of the
sun fell upon them, making them visible
to the eye after all the surrounding
country was entirely wrapped in the
veil of night, and all nature seemingly
sweetly reposing. There they stood as
two lone, hoary- headed sentineIs guard
ing the entrance to the great Sauwan
country through which the Denver q
Rio Grand r. R. winds like a great
serpent, and the Rio Grand Del Norte
river murmurs its crystal, sparkling
waters to the sea.
Hoping that this may find space in
your paper. l am as ever,
Cow Boy.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
MR.. CLEVELAND KNOWS WHAT HE
WANTS.
IErnm the Chi.agn Naval

President Cleveland has renominated
James G.. Matthews, the colored re-
corded Of deeds for the District of
Columbia, who was rejected by the
senate the last time his name was sent
to that body. The position is a fat
one, and the district politicians, who
think they have Il mortgage on good
places like that of recorder, bitterly
opposed the nomination. On that
account the senate refused to accept
him; but Mr.. Cleveland, who appears
10 know what kind Of men he wants
to fill the Offices in his gift a good deal
better than the moss back senators do,
has sent III Mr.. Matthews name again,
and is prepared lc fight tex him. AS
the nominee is a colored man, iherb
is a chance here tor the republican
senators to show their love for the race
that they have been talking about for
twenty-five years.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
NO SOCIALISM.
From the New York Herald.

IFrOm The New York Herald.
The Catholic church is on solid
ground with regard to socialism. Car
dinal Gibbons has just warned his
hearers that gunpowder is a dangerous
thing to play with. They must o try
TO blow the world up in the hope that
when the clouds of dust clear away
they will find themselves on top of the
heap. 1t is better to get an honest liv-
ing than to be a so-called reiormer,
whose object is to 'reform' society all
to pieces in order to put some OF the
pieces into his w pocket.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
SALE.

w HEkEAs. James Maloney. by his certain
w chatiel mortgage dated the I. h
day OF April. 1885. and recorded in tho
recorders ufirc Of Lafayette county. Mis-
spuri. in book No. az. ut page lS9,
conveyed 10 the undersigned mortgagee the
following described personal properly IN the
county OF Lafayette, state of Missouri. to-wit:
One brown coiored MARE MULE. about ivur
al Years old AID about fifteen tl5l hands
high, To secure the payment oil N certain
promls-oIy note therein described. and where
as, default has been inside la the payment
OF said note, and the interest thereon; nov.
therefore. by virtue OF the power in NE vesied
by the SAID chatiel morig age, | hereby ri, q
notice. that I will. on
TUESDAY,. JANUARY %. 1887.
between The hours of nine O'Clock in the fore
noon and five O'Clock in the afternoon of thai
day. In front OF the courthouse IoUr, In the city
of Lexington, In the county OF Lafayette. state
of Missouri. proceed and sei! said personal
property at public vendue TO thr highest bidder
Tor cash Tor the purpose of satisfy ing the debt
secured in said chattel mortgage. together with
the costs and expenses vi SAID sale.
PATRICK GLENN.
0ec25td Mortgage z.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
NO MISTAKE THERE.
from the ALBANY Times.

[FrOm the Albany Times.I
Mr.. Blaine proposes to visit Ireland
mex summer. 1t is a bright political
scheme, much the smartest that Blaine
has invented yet. But he will have 10
be supremely cautious of his speech
there. He will find audiences wher-
ever he goes who will take no revised
stenographer's notes i'll explanation OF
q mistake.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
TRUsTEE,s SALE.

MyHEREAs. JonalhAnxnTS8Ewe
w Thomas d. osG11HC
OF trust dated the
and recorded in the 6
deeds Tor Lafayette {el5dEH -Mo1I E
book Is at page l34 conveyed 20 the uedeE1tWGLf
trustee the hollow ing described real estate, sf{6-
ate lying and being in said Lafayette county
Missouri. tO-wlt: Thirty acres a part oil the.
southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter OF
section numbered thirty (3U, and also the
northeast quarter OF the northeast quarter Of Sec
ton numbered thirty (3o,, also the east half Of
the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter
OF section numbered thirty 1907. all In town--
ship number forty mine (4y of range Iumb.r
went five (21 containing altogether ninety
acres be The same more or less, in trust 10 secure
the pay inent OF two certain promissOry
notes in said deed described, and whereas
default has been made in the ayuUt,
of the interest upon SAID notes wbei eby fhe,
whole debt has became due and payable midwest
mains unpaid; Now, therefore, at the reQuesF Of
the legal holder of SAID notes aad in accOrdaGce-
with n. provisions of said II, ell vi TT ust, 1 thy
said trustee, hereby give notice. that l Will, 04
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY lsT, 1881.
between the hours Of 9 O'Clock in The fore.
noon, AMI D O'Clock in the Afternoons, on
that day In irOht OF the C nrihouse door,
IA tie city al exingron in LafaS etc coun :
", Missouri, Il pubic veniae 10 me higag
est bidder For cash IN hand proceed 10 sell thss
above described property o. 20 mash thereof as
may be recessary In satisfy sail debr and I'M
terest an@ The c"sts OF sand sale ind tiust.
JAMES IL. BARNS,
IanIti Trustee. /
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
-
HOWLS.

"Talk of your English novelists, and
the noise they've made in the world"
said Jones. "Why there's an Ameri-
can novelist whose name has made
more noise than all of them put togeth-
En-"
"Who is he?" asked Brown.
"How'Ils" answered Jones.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
FINAL

NOTICE is hereby gwen to all persons inter-
~ ested in the estate of Benjamin +. Hit,
deceased, that the undersigned. administrator,
will apply to make asGnal settlement of said
estate at the FEBRUARY term, 1887, of the Probate
court of Lafayette county, Missouri, to be be-
gan and held at the probate court room in the
city of Lexington, on the second Monday IN
February, 1857. JESSE l.. HIT.
,apStr dpnfpia ~
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
A NEW REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE,
From the n. Y. Sun.

a new republican candidate for the
presidential nomination in 1888, is said
to have appeared in the person of the
Hon. James Donald Cameron of Penn
.sylvania, and it is certain that he pos
sesses elements of great political
strength.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
FINAL

~ ested in the estate Of Conrad Stuenkel.
deceased, that the undersigned, executor.
Will apply to make q final settlement OF eaid
estate at the February term, 1887, of the probate
court of Lafayette county, Missouri, to be begun
and held at the Probate court room. IN the city
of Lexington. on the second Monday in
February, 1887. LOUIS STUENKEL.
Inn atS FNacnfor
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
OUR AGENT.

Mr., H. @. Trent has consented TO
act a. General Agent for the Incl.
lteencer In this county, and Is All.
thorized to receive and receipt for
all moneys duc this office upon
subscription account. He will make
q canvass OF the entire county and
we bespeak for him kind treatment
and courteous assistance from all
our
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
OLD FRISBIE'S GALL.

'Qalies News;-"The Hon. George
Frishie Hoa. cannot speak of the south
saws in bitterness. He is getting old
and will die after awhile, and then the
SOUTH will be found snuffling around
in tears as usual" Yes; the south has
a tender heart,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
INALSETTLEMENT

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons inter-
IN ested in the estate OF William Landlord,
deceased, that the undersigned, admins.
traitor, will apply to make q fnal set-
Element of said estate at the February,
term, 1887. of the Probate court of Lafayette
county, Missouri, TO be begun ann held at the
probate court room, in the city of Lexington,
on the second Monday in February, 1887.
Il. H. LANkFORD,
ianS.S Adujuiafrstnr
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
FINAL

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons in
~ terested in the estate of John G.. Hader.
that the undersigned, administrator
will apply to make a final settlement
OF said estate at the February term, 1884,.
OF the Probate Court of Lafayette county.
Missouri, to be begun and held at the probate
court room, In the city of Lexington, on the
second Monday in February. 1887.
HENRY HADER,
janS5. Administrator
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15

NOTICE Is hereby given TO all persona, credi-
IN t1rs and others, interested in the estate of
Katie 4. Stone, MINOR, that the undersigned,
curator Of said minor, will apply at the next
term of the probate court of Lafayette county,
Mo-, to be begun and held at the probate court
room, IN Lexington, Mo-, on the second Mon
day in February, 1887, to resign his curator ship
Of said estate. JAMES E. HALL.
daclstS Cpretor
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons. cpedi-
IN :ors and others, Interested IN the estate of
Harvey j. Stone, minor. that the undersigned,
curator of the estate of said minor. will apply
at the next term of the probate court Of Lafay-
cite county, Mo-, 10 be begun and held at the
probate court room in Lexington, No., on the
second Monday IN February, 1887. to resign his
curatorship of said estate.
JAMES E. HALL,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
FINAL SETTLEMENT.

NOTICE ls hereby given to all persons inter-
~ ested in the estate of Richard M. Morrison,
deceased, that the undersigned, administratrix
will apply to make a hnal settlement OF
SAID estate at the February term, 1857. of the
Probate court of Lafayette county, Missouri,
to be begun and held at the probate court
room, in the city of Lexington, on the second
Monday in February, 1887
NJ. 4. MORRISON,
iaro,r A1~;-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-15
FINAL

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons inter-
~ ested in the estate of Lawson Smith.
deceased, that the undersigned, executor.
Will apply to make a final settlement of g.. ii
estate, at the February term. 1887, of the Pro-
bate court of Lafayette county, Missouri, to be
begun and held at the Probate court room, IN
the city of Lexington, on the second Monday
in February, 1887.
W. l.. SMITH.